Improving attendance takes an integrated approach

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Improving attendance takes an integrated
approach

• Universal Attendance Supports
• Safe, inviting classroom and school environment
• Engaging opening activities
• Consistent attendance messages
• Intentional family participation
• Regular, explicit teaching of attendance
  expectations and skills

Students

• System of Reinforcement
• School-wide incentive systems
• Classroom incentive systems

• Parent Communication Systems
• Attendance emphasized in all communications
• Rapid parent contact for unexplained absence
• Positive contact when positive trends noted

• Individual Assessment/Community Supports
• Identify barriers and provide support
• Provide mentoring
• Interagency Staffing
• Case management and wrap-around services

• Legal
  Consequences
• Attendance Officer
  Support
• Adapted from Scott Perry, Attendance Audit, Oregon